CM directs best medical care for injured

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23 Apr 2026

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Udhampur, Apr 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited Government Medical College Udhampur to enquire about the health of those injured in the tragic road accident that occurred earlier this week, interacting with the injured and their families and directing officials to ensure the best possible medical care with round-the-clock monitoring.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakeena Itoo and Minister for Transport Satish Sharma, conducted a detailed inspection of hospital facilities. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, Commissioner Transport J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan, DIG Udhampur-Reasi range, SSP National Highway, Principal GMC Udhampur, Regional Transport Officer Jammu, Medical Superintendent GMC Udhampur, and other senior officers from civil administration, police, and medical fraternity were also present.

While taking a round of the hospital, the Chief Minister inspected the Trauma Centre, ICU, Orthopaedic and Surgery wards, and other sections. He met each injured patient individually, enquiring about their condition, treatment protocols, availability of medicines, nature of injuries, and expected discharge timelines. The attending medical team briefed the Chief Minister on the line of treatment being administered, including surgeries and other medical interventions, as well as the recovery progress of patients.

Assuring full support to affected families, Abdullah called for stringent measures to prevent such accidents in the future. He later chaired a review meeting to assess both the treatment being provided to the injured and the overall functioning of GMC Udhampur, where the meeting was informed about the preliminary causes of the accident and the status of the ongoing investigation.

Expressing concern over road safety, the CM directed the Transport Department to ensure adequate frequency of buses on various routes and to strictly curb overloading. "Don't show any laxity on these issues," he asserted.

Officials apprised the Chief Minister about the relief being extended under the Road Accident Victim Fund, which includes financial assistance of ₹1 lakh in case of death, ₹75,000 for permanent disability, ₹50,000 for grievous injuries, and ₹10,000 for minor injuries.

CM Omar further instructed all concerned departments to extend maximum support to victims and their families through various welfare schemes of key sectors, including health, education, and social welfare, ensuring a comprehensive support system during their recovery and rehabilitation.

Soon after the tragedy, the Chief Minister had announced immediate relief from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund with an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased, ₹1 lakh to those seriously injured, and ₹25,000 to those who sustained minor injuries.